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CommunityWorkplace

Member Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: June 01, 2025

Welcome to CommunityWorkplace! These Member Terms and Conditions ("Member Terms") govern your access to and use of the CommunityWorkplace platform as a member of an organization ("Community") that has subscribed to our services. By accessing or using the CommunityWorkplace platform, you agree to be bound by these Member Terms. If you do not agree to these Member Terms, please do not use the platform.

1. Your Relationship with Your Community

You acknowledge and agree that your primary relationship regarding your use of the CommunityWorkplace platform is with your Community. Your Community is the subscriber to CommunityWorkplace's services, and they are providing you with access to the platform under their subscription. Any issues related to your access, membership, or the services your Community offers through the platform should first be directed to your Community Leader.

2. Access and Use of the Platform

Your access to CommunityWorkplace is granted through your Community Leader's subscription. This allows you to use the platform's features, which may include member profiles, job postings, a marketplace, and the "Start & Grow" resources.

3. Organizational Services and Voluntary Donations

Your Community may offer various supplementary services to its members through the CommunityWorkplace platform, such as assistance with creating an LLC, simple web page creation, accounting system setup, participation in networking events, and connections for tax filing support (collectively, "Organizational Services").

For these Organizational Services, you may choose to make a voluntary financial donation to your Community. You understand and agree that:

  • CommunityWorkplace acts solely as a facilitator for the collection of these donations on behalf of your Community.

  • All such donations are intended solely for your Community and do not constitute payment for services rendered by CommunityWorkplace.

  • Your Community is solely responsible for the accounting, tax implications, and legal classification of all donations you make. CommunityWorkplace makes no representations or warranties regarding the tax deductibility or legal status of these donations for you or your Community.

  • CommunityWorkplace does not provide the Organizational Services directly to you. Instead, it provides the platform and tools for your Community  to offer these services or connect you to third-party providers for them.

  • If your Community connects you to third-party providers for Organizational Services, CommunityWorkplace's role is limited to providing introductions or access to information. CommunityWorkplace is not responsible for, and disclaims all liability for, any acts, omissions, damages, or disputes arising between you and such third-party providers, or for the quality, accuracy, or suitability of services rendered by such third parties. You engage with any third-party providers at your own risk.

4. Your Content and Conduct

You are solely responsible for all content you post or otherwise make available on the CommunityWorkplace platform. This includes, but is not limited to, job listings, marketplace advertisements, and your member profile information. All content must be lawful, respectful, accurate, and compliant with all applicable laws and our internal guidelines. CommunityWorkplace reserves the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines or is deemed inappropriate, in its sole discretion.

5. Marketplace Terms for Members

The CommunityWorkplace Marketplace is provided solely as a venue to connect members of subscribed organizations who wish to advertise their businesses or sell products/articles. CommunityWorkplace's role is limited to providing the platform for such listings. When you use the Marketplace, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • CommunityWorkplace is not a party to any transactions between members in the Marketplace. We do not facilitate payments, deliveries, or returns, nor do we act as a broker, agent, or guarantor for any transaction.

  • Responsibility for Listings: You are solely and entirely responsible for all aspects of your listings, including the accuracy, legality, quality, safety, and truthfulness of your advertisements, businesses, or articles for sale.

  • Transaction Responsibility: You are solely responsible for verifying the identity, creditworthiness, and reliability of other members, as well as for the terms, conditions, and fulfillment of any agreements made between you and other members. All transactions are conducted at your own risk.

  • Compliance with Laws: All listings and transactions in the Marketplace must comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws, including but not limited to consumer protection laws, advertising regulations, and laws pertaining to the sale of goods or services.

  • Disclaimer of Liability: CommunityWorkplace is not responsible for, and expressly disclaims all liability for, any loss, damage, injury, dispute, or claim arising from or related to any listings, advertisements, businesses, articles for sale, or transactions conducted through the Marketplace. This includes, but is not limited to, issues regarding product quality, delivery, payment, misrepresentation, or any failure to fulfill a transaction.

6. "Start & Grow" Program Terms for Members

The "Start & Grow" program offers resources and guidance designed to support the business development of your Community. Your participation in and reliance on any aspects of the "Start & Grow" program are subject to these specific terms. CommunityWorkplace's role is to provide informational guidance, tools, and connections, not to provide professional legal, accounting, tax, financial, or business advice.

a. Guidance in Creating an LLC Company:

  • CommunityWorkplace may provide general guidance, information, or resources related to the process of forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC). For certain steps, CommunityWorkplace may use Anydesk (a remote desktop application that allows us to access your computer with your explicit permission) to guide you through filling out necessary forms and initiating payments for official company registration fees.

  • When you need to input your banking information for these payments, you will be instructed to temporarily disconnect the Anydesk session to ensure your banking details (including debit cards, credit cards, or other means of payment) are not visible to CommunityWorkplace.

  • This guidance is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or the formation of an LLC on your behalf.

  • You are solely responsible for all costs associated with LLC formation, including state filing fees, attorney fees, and any other expenses. You will trigger these payments using your own banking information, as CommunityWorkplace does not pay for these fees.

  • You are solely responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all information submitted for LLC formation, for complying with all applicable state and federal laws, and for maintaining the LLC's legal standing. CommunityWorkplace makes no guarantees regarding the successful formation of an LLC or its suitability for your specific needs. You should consult with a qualified legal professional for personalized advice.

b. Basic Setup of an Accounting System (Subscription Required):

  • CommunityWorkplace may provide assistance with the basic setup of an accounting system.

 

  • Member's Responsibility for Subscription: The member will be responsible for purchasing a monthly subscription to an accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks), depending on their chosen plan and available options. CommunityWorkplace will guide the member through the process of purchasing this subscription using Anydesk.

 

  • Anydesk Use for Setup: For this assistance, CommunityWorkplace may use Anydesk to remotely guide the member through the setup process on the member's computer.

 

  • Included Setup Assistance: This setup assistance includes:

    • Configuring the chart of accounts.

    • Entering beginning balances.

    • Setting up formats for printing.

    • Linking bank accounts.

    • Generating basic reports.

  • Privacy During Sensitive Input: When the member needs to input banking information for purchasing the software subscription or linking bank accounts, the member will be instructed to temporarily disconnect the Anydesk session to ensure their banking details (including debit cards, credit cards, or other means of payment) are not visible to CommunityWorkplace.

 

  • Scope of Service - No Ongoing Bookkeeping: This assistance does not include ongoing accounting services, bookkeeping, financial analysis, or tax preparation.

 

  • Member's Overall Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the accuracy of all financial data input into the system, for ensuring proper accounting practices, and for complying with all relevant accounting and tax laws.

 

  • Disclaimer: CommunityWorkplace does not endorse any specific accounting software, and we are not responsible for any software errors, data loss, or the financial outcomes of your accounting practices. You should consult with a qualified accounting professional for personalized advice.

c. Basic Creation of a Web Page (Landing Page, About Us Page, Contact Form):

  • CommunityWorkplace may provide assistance with the basic creation of a simple website consisting of a landing page, an "About Us" page, and a contact form. For certain setup and integration steps, CommunityWorkplace may use Anydesk to access your computer and guide you through processes like connecting to web hosting services or setting up platforms such as Wix. You will be responsible for initiating any payments related to web hosting or platform subscriptions (e.g., Wix fees) using your own banking information.

  • When you need to input your banking information for these payments, you will be instructed to temporarily disconnect the Anydesk session to ensure your banking details (including debit cards, credit cards, or other means of payment) are not visible to CommunityWorkplace.

  • This service is limited to the initial setup of these specified pages and does not include advanced design, custom functionality, ongoing maintenance, content creation, domain registration, or web hosting beyond what is inherently part of the platform's capabilities.

  • You are solely responsible for the content, legality, accuracy, and upkeep of your website. CommunityWorkplace is not responsible for the performance, security, availability, or any disputes related to your website.

d. "Dream It, Do It" - Novelty Business Idea Posting:

  • This section allows members to post novelty business ideas with the potential to attract interest from investors within the community.

  • CommunityWorkplace serves solely as a bulletin board or forum for posting ideas and connecting members. We do not vet, endorse, or guarantee the viability, originality, or success of any posted idea.

  • You are solely responsible for the content you post, including its accuracy and any intellectual property implications. Posting an idea publicly may affect its patentability or other intellectual property protections. You disclose ideas at your own sole risk.

  • CommunityWorkplace does not vet, endorse, or verify the credentials, reliability, or intent of any potential investors. We are not a party to any discussions, negotiations, or agreements that may arise between members and investors, and we are not responsible for any outcomes, disputes, or damages resulting from such interactions.

e. Invitation for Networking Event:

  • CommunityWorkplace will issue an invitation for one networking event per year.

  • Participation in these events may require separate registration and involve additional logistic fees, which will be communicated in advance and are your sole responsibility. Such fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified for that particular event.

  • You are solely responsible for your own safety, conduct, and interactions with other attendees at any networking event. CommunityWorkplace is not responsible for the actions of other participants or for any outcomes or damages arising from your attendance at these events.

f. Connection to Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program for Federal Tax Filing (Individuals only):

  • CommunityWorkplace may provide connections to physical locations where individuals can receive free federal tax filing assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

  • CommunityWorkplace does not charge any fee for facilitating this connection to the VITA program. This service is not covered by your organization's monthly subscription fee, nor does CommunityWorkplace accept any donations for this specific service from members or the organization.

  • This service is explicitly limited to connecting eligible individuals to the VITA program and providing the physical location for assistance.

  • CommunityWorkplace does not provide tax advice, tax preparation services, or endorse any specific tax outcomes.

  • You are solely responsible for determining your eligibility for the VITA program, for providing accurate and complete information to VITA volunteers, and for the accuracy of your filed tax returns.

  • CommunityWorkplace is not responsible for any errors, omissions, tax liabilities, audits, or any disputes arising from services provided by the VITA program or its volunteers. The VITA program is an independent third-party service, and its terms and conditions apply.

g. General Disclaimer for Start & Grow Program:

  • All services within the "Start & Grow" program are provided "as is" and without any guarantees of success, profitability, legal compliance, or specific outcomes.

  • CommunityWorkplace explicitly disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any losses of any kind, arising from your participation in or reliance on any aspect of the "Start & Grow" program. This includes, but is not limited to, losses related to business formation, financial decisions, intellectual property, investments, or tax matters.

  • You are strongly advised to seek independent professional legal, accounting, tax, and financial advice before acting on any information or engaging in any activities related to the "Start & Grow" program.

 

7. Intellectual Property

CommunityWorkplace retains all rights to the platform itself, including all software, technology, content, trademarks, and any related intellectual property. You may use the platform only as permitted by these Member Terms.

8. Data and Privacy

Your Community Leader is responsible for obtaining your consent for your data to be collected, processed, and used on the CommunityWorkplace platform. CommunityWorkplace will handle all data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Member Terms by reference.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE COMMUNITYWORKPLACE PLATFORM AND ALL RELATED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. COMMUNITYWORKPLACE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED. YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

10. Limitation of Liability

CommunityWorkplace doesn't guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any listings or content posted by users, nor the conduct of any users on the platform. To the maximum extent permitted by law, CommunityWorkplace shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use or inability to use the platform, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

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